Open Source Everything

Computer utilities – 14 subcategories

Remote desktop

Control another computer remotely

3 alternatives · 3 fullReplaces TeamViewer, AnyDesk

App launchers and docks

Opening apps and commands quickly from the keyboard or a dock

4 alternatives · 2 fullReplaces Raycast, Alfred, LaunchBar

Clipboard managers

Keeping a history of what you copied and syncing it between devices

4 alternativesReplaces Paste, ClipboardFusion

Desktop widgets and notch apps

Small panels that show music, status and info on screen

3 alternativesReplaces NotchNook, Bartender

System and hardware monitors

Seeing CPU, memory, temperature and battery at a glance

5 alternatives · 1 fullReplaces iStat Menus, HWiNFO, AIDA64

Windows and Mac tweaks and debloat

Changing hidden settings, removing bloat and keeping the computer awake

4 alternativesReplaces O&O ShutUp10++, Amphetamine, Winaero Tweaker

Live wallpapers and screensavers

Animated or rotating wallpapers and screensavers

3 alternatives · 2 fullReplaces Wallpaper Engine

Accessibility tools

Screen readers, on-screen keyboards and switch access

4 alternatives · 1 fullReplaces JAWS, ZoomText, Dragon

Screenshots and screen annotation

Capturing, marking up and sharing screenshots

5 alternatives · 4 fullReplaces Snagit, CleanShot X

Desktop automation and macros

Automating clicks, keys and text snippets on your computer

4 alternatives · 1 fullReplaces Keyboard Maestro, Power Automate Desktop

Setting up a new computer automatically

Scripts and dotfiles that set up a fresh computer your way

4 alternatives · 1 full

Copying text from the screen

Grabbing text from any image or window (on-screen OCR)

4 alternatives · 2 fullReplaces Google Lens, TextSniper

Equalizers and per-app sound

Changing how your computer sounds: equalizer, per-app volume, effects

4 alternativesReplaces SoundSource, Boom 3D, Voicemeeter

Window snapping and tiling

Arranging windows neatly with keys or drags

4 alternatives · 2 fullReplaces Magnet, BetterSnapTool, DisplayFusion

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